Zinc acetate

• CAS: 557-34-6
• Catalog Number: ACM557346-1
• Category: Organic Zinc
• Molecular Weight: 183.5
• Molecular Formula: C2H4O2Zn++
• Synonyms: Diacetic acid zinc salt
• IUPAC Name: Zinc;diacetate
• Canonical SMILES: CC(=O)[O-].CC(=O)[O-].[Zn+2]
• InChI: InChI=1S/2C2H4O2.Zn/c2*1-2(3)4;/h2*1H3,(H,3,4);/q;+2/p-2
• InChI Key: DJWUNCQRNNEAKC-UHFFFAOYSA-L
• Boiling Point: 908 °C
• Melting Point: 83-86 °C
• Flash Point: 12°C
• Density: 1.84 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
• Solubility: Insoluble in alkalies
• Appearance: Colourless or white efflorescent crystals
• Application: 3-1-Dietary and medicinal applications Zinc acetate is used as a dietary supplement and in lozenges used to treat the common cold. Zinc acetate alone is thought to be a more effective treatment than zinc gluconate. Zinc acetate can also be used to treat zinc deficiencies. As an oral daily supplement it is used to inhibit the body's absorption of copper as part of the treatment for Wilson's disease. Zinc acetate is also sold as an astringent in the form of an ointment, a topical lotion; or combined with an antibiotic such as erythromycin for the topical treatment of acne. Furthermore Zinc acetate is commonly sold as a topical anti-itch ointment. 3-2-Industrial applications Industrial applications include wood preserving, manufacturing other zinc salts, polymers, manufacture of ethylene acetate, as a dye mordant, and analytical reagent. Zinc acetate is a precursor via a sol-gel route to the transparent semi conductor zinc oxide.Medicine (astringent), preserving wood, textile; dyeing (mordant and resist), zinc chromate,; laboratory reagent, cross-linking agent for polymers,; ingredient of dietary supplements (up to 1 mg; daily), feed additive, ceramic glazes.Zinc acetate has been used as an excipient in a variety of; pharmaceutical formulations including topical gels, lotions, and; solutions, and subcutaneous injections. It has also been investigated; for use in an oral controlled-release formulation for water-soluble; drugs in combination with sodium alginate and xanthan gum.; Therapeutically, zinc acetate has been used in oral capsules for; the treatment of Wilson's disease. Zinc acetate has also been; demonstrated to be effective as a spermicide in vaginal contraceptives.
• Storage: Zinc acetate loses water of hydration above 101°C. Zinc acetate; should be stored in an airtight container in a cool, dry, place.
• Active Content: 95%
• Assay: 0.99
• Color/Form: Exists in two crystalline forms, alpha (wurtzite) and beta (sphalerite);White to grayish-white or yellowish powder colorless cubic crystals
• Complexity: 25.5
• Covalently-Bonded Unit Count: 3
• Decomposition: When heated to decomposition it emits toxic fumes of /zinc oxide/.
• Defined Atom Stereocenter Count: 0
• EC Number: 209-170-2
• Exact Mass: 181.95575
• H-Bond Acceptor: 4
• Heavy Atom Count: 9
• Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count: 4
• Hydrogen Bond Donor Count: 0
• MDL Number: MFCD00012454
• Monoisotopic Mass: 181.95575
• Other Experimental: Changes to alpha form at 1020 deg C; sublimes at 1180 deg c /beta/;White powder; mp: 237 deg C (decomposes); density: 1.735 g/cu cm; solubility: 30.0 g/100 g water at 20 deg C; soluble in ethanol /Zinc acetate dihydrate/;Heat of solution: -0.5 Btu/lb= -0.3 cal/g= -0.01X10+5 J/kg;White, monoclinic, crystalline plates; pearly luster; loses 2H₂O at 100 deg C /Zinc acetate dihydrate/;Crystallizes from dilute acetic acid; faint, acetous odor; astringent taste; slightly efflorescent; the aqueous solution is neutral to slightly acid to litmus; pH about 5-6 /Zinc acetate dihydrate/;Solubility: 40 g/ 100 g water at 25 deg C; 67 g/100 g water at 100 deg C; 3 g/ 100 g alcohol at 25 deg C /Zinc acetate dihydrate/
• Packaging: 1 kg
• Physical Description: Obtained in both anhydrous form and as a dihydrate. Both are white crystalline solids. The primary hazard is the threat posed to the environment. Immediate steps should be taken to limit spread to the environment. Used to preserve wood, to make other zinc compounds, as a food and feed additive.;Liquid; OtherSolid; PelletsLargeCrystals
• Physical State: Powder
• Rotatable Bond Count: 0
• Stability: Stable. Incompatible with alkalies, strong oxidizing agents.
• Storage Conditions: Inert atmosphere,Room Temperature
• Topological Polar Surface Area: 80.3 Ų
• UNII: H2ZEY72PME
• UN Number: 3077

Custom Reviews

March 7, 2023

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Precursor material of catalyst
Zinc acetate is used to synthesize layered zinc aryl phosphonate, which has application prospect in adsorption, ion exchange or catalysis.

Custom Q&A

What is the chemical formula of Zinc acetate?

The chemical formula of Zinc acetate is Zn(O2CCH3)2.

What is the boiling point of Zinc acetate?

The boiling point of Zinc acetate is 908°C.

What is the color of Zinc acetate powder?

The color of Zinc acetate powder is yellow to brown to gray-green.

What is the solubility of Zinc acetate in water?

Zinc acetate is soluble in water.

How is Zinc acetate prepared?

Zinc acetate is prepared by the reaction of acetic acid with zinc oxide followed by crystallization.

What are the safety statements associated with Zinc acetate?

The safety statements associated with Zinc acetate are 26-60-61-39-16-7.

What are the uses of Zinc acetate in industrial applications?

Zinc acetate is used in wood preservation, manufacturing other zinc salts, polymers, manufacture of ethylene acetate, as a dye mordant, and analytical reagent in industrial applications.

What is the storage condition recommended for Zinc acetate?

Zinc acetate should be stored in an airtight container in a cool, dry place.

What are the potential therapeutic applications of Zinc acetate?

Zinc acetate has been used as an excipient in pharmaceutical formulations, in oral capsules for the treatment of Wilson's disease, and as a spermicide in vaginal contraceptives.

What is a common veterinary use of Zinc acetate?

Zinc sulfate, a form of Zinc acetate, is used topically as an astringent and as a weak antiseptic for dermatologic and ophthalmic conditions in veterinary treatments.